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Driveway, standard 2-car (about 400–600 sq ft). The full price list is below.
How we get this dataPressure washing a standard 2-car driveway of about 400–600 sq ft costs $125–$400, with $225 typical. Priced by area it's about $0.15–$0.50 a sq ft, but many companies have a minimum of about $100–$250. A front walk adds $50–$100, and each oil or rust spot $25–$150.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 65+ American pricing sources · See methodology
National prices, labor included.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway, standard 2-car (about 400–600 sq ft)per job | $125 | $225 | $400 |
| Concrete cleaning, per sq ft (driveways, patios, walks)per sq ft | $0.15 | $0.30 | $0.50 |
| Sidewalk or front walk, added to a drivewayper job | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Patio, concrete or pavers (about 200–400 sq ft)per job | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Oil, rust or clay stain treatment (per spot)per job | $25 | $75 | $150 |
| Driveway, front walk and one stain spotper job | $200 | $375 | $650 |
| Pool deck or lanai screen wash (about 500 sq ft)per job | $125 | $215 | $350 |
| Concrete sealing after washing, per sq ftper sq ft | $0.40 | $1.25 | $2.10 |
| Paver clean and re-seal, per sq ftper sq ft | $1.00 | $1.75 | $2.50 |
| Minimum charge for a small jobper visit | $100 | $150 | $250 |
| Pressure washer rental, do it yourself (per day)per day | $50 | $90 | $175 |
US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.
Yes. The same job costs more where labor and rent cost more. Here's how pressure washing prices in the biggest US metros compare with the US typical of $400.
Labor, rent and demand move every job on this page in the same direction. Open your city's guide for its full local price list.
Size is the start: $0.15–$0.50 a sq ft, so 500 sq ft is about $75–$250 at the per-foot rate. But many companies have a minimum of about $100–$250, so small driveways cost the minimum. Pavers, stamped concrete and heavy staining cost more than plain concrete.
Many pros use a surface cleaner, a spinning disc that keeps the spray even and avoids the stripes a wand leaves. Greasy concrete needs hot water and a cleaner, which costs more per sq ft.
Plain dirt and mildew come off with pressure. Oil, rust and red clay need a separate treatment, at about $25–$150 a spot. Old oil stains may fade a lot but not vanish; ask the crew what they expect before they start.
A sealer helps concrete shed water, oil and stains. Expect $0.40–$2.10 a sq ft for concrete and $1.00–$2.50 a sq ft to clean and re-seal pavers. Guides suggest resealing every two to three years.
Add the walk ($50–$100) or patio ($100–$400) to the driveway visit so one minimum covers all of it. Or do it yourself: a rented machine runs about $50–$175 a day, and a driveway is one of the easier DIY jobs.
Driveway runoff carries oil and dirt straight to storm drains. Cities including San Diego and Portland, Oregon, ban dirty wash water from storm drains, and San Diego's rule applies to homeowners as well as contractors. Ask the crew how they handle runoff.
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Guides differ: every one to two years for most homes, and once or twice a year if it's shaded, humid, near trees or used a lot.
It can if the pressure is too high or the nozzle too close, leaving stripes or etched spots. A surface cleaner and the right pressure avoid it.
Fresh ones, mostly. Old oil needs a degreaser treatment ($25–$150 a spot) and may still leave a shadow.
It helps it stay clean longer. Concrete sealing runs $0.40–$2.10 a sq ft, and the surface must be fully dry first.
Yes: a rented machine costs about $50–$175 a day against $125–$400 for a pro. A surface cleaner attachment ($20–$50 a day to rent) gives more even results.